Professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball (aka G3/G3 Gelo) has capitalized on his “Tweaker” hit by reportedly inking a $13 million deal with Universal Music’s Def Jam. That’s according to an ESPN report as well as a direct confirmation to DMN from BeatStars,

Basketball player-turned-rapper LiAngelo Ball has signed an $8 million label deal with Def Jam Recordings following the viral success of his song “Tweaker,” according to reports. Ball, 26, released “Tweaker” on Jan. 3 under the stage name Gelo. The song became a breakout hit, heard in NFL and NBA locker rooms as it rocketed up the streaming charts.

Hot 107.9’s DJ Holiday, Devin Steel, & The Morning Hustle’s Kyle Santillian broke down why people on the internet went from trolling the song to actually enjoying it:

LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says, and sources tell ESPN it is worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed.

Following the viral success of his new song "Tweaker," LiAngelo Ball is cashing in with a major payday. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Ball has signed